James Leo (Jim) Kolling

James Leo (Jim) Kolling, of Oak Ridge, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, Oct. 22, surrounded by his loving family.

James Leo (Jim) Kolling, of Oak Ridge, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, Oct. 22, surrounded by his loving family.

He was born in Pittsburgh, Penn., on May 11, 1931, to Gerard William and LaVerne Jane (Craig) Kolling, who preceded him in death. He graduated from Duquesne University and completed graduate studies at Michigan State University. After 24 years in the Air Force, he worked for Union Carbide in Oak Ridge until he retired in 1994.

He was a devoted Catholic his whole life and a dedicated parishioner at St. Mary's Catholic Church, where a Mass to celebrate his life will be held at noon on Saturday, Oct. 27, led by the Rev. Michael Woods. The family will receive friends from 10 a.m. to noon that morning at the church.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to St. Mary's Catholic Church.

Weatherford Mortuary is in charge of the arrangements. An on-line guest book can be signed at www.weatherfordmortuary.com.